Tasmania and Bass Strait Isles Air Tour (4 days)

Just a short hop from Melbourne, Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait beckon visitors with the promise of rugged beauty, wilderness, adventure, history, stunning views, and fresh produce.

Carved from the treacherous waters of Bass Strait, Flinders Island and King Island are unique destinations unto themselves, with plenty to see and do if you want to get away for few days.

Our four-day Tasmania and Bass Strait package includes Flinders Island, Strahan and the wild beauty of Tasmania’s west coast, plus King Island.

Or, Kirkhope Aviation Outback Air Tours have a couple of perfect two and a half day getaways to either Flinders Island or King Island that maximises your exploring time with two full nights and days on either island.

Next Tour Dates

Nov 02 - Nov 05, 2019 Nov 23 - Nov 26, 2019

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I was part of the recent group to Barnbougle/King Island last week and would like to thank the pilots who retrieved my missing bag and delivered it to the Melbourne hotel. Above and beyond the call of duty and much appreciated.

Neil New Zealand // March 2017

Tour Highlights

Tour Inclusions

Tour Highlights

Flinders Island

Luxury Aircraft by Kirkhope Aviation

Spectacular flightseeing over Wilsons Promontory & 12 Apostles

Beautiful Trousers Point & Mt Strzelecki

Pristine Killiecrankie Bay

Historic Wybalenna Chapel & Furneaux Museum

Fishing and Quad bike options

King Island

4WD adventure tour around King Island

Seal Conservation area

Eerie Calcified Forrest

Fascinating Kelp farm

Famous King Island Dairy

Tasmanian Mainland

West Coast Wilderness Steam Train

World Heritage Gordon River Cruise

Tour Inclusions

Luxury private charter aircraft by Kirkhope Aviation

Airfares ex Melbourne, and covering all destination legs including return to Melbourne

Accommodation is twin share and includes ensuites wherever possible. Accommodation is normally best available and may include hotels, motels, cabins, resorts and/or glamping.

Itinerary: Tasmania and Bass Strait Isles Air Tour (4 days)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1

Melbourne to Flinders Island

Begin your four-day Tasmania and Bass Strait Islands Air Tour from Moorabbin Airport with a flight over Wilson’s Promontory and Bass Strait to Flinders Island.

A local tour guide will then pick you up and take you on a tour of the island that includes the stunning beach at Trousers Point, the town of Whitemark, Walker’s lookout, Mt Strzelecki, and Lady Baron on the west coast, before delivering you to your accommodation at the Furneaux Tavern.

Day 2

Flinders Island to Strahan

After breakfast, you’ll fly across the top of Tasmania, and midway down the west coast to the picturesque village of Strahan on the Gordon River, before enjoying a half-day tour of Macquarie Harbour on the yacht ‘Stormbreaker’.

Back in Strahan, enjoy a quiet coffee before watching Australia’s longest running theatre production ‘The Ship that Never Was’, before dinner overlooking the Strahan Harbour.

Day 3

Strahan to King Island

After a hearty Tassie breakfast, it’s a quick drive to Queenstown in time to catch the West Coast Wilderness Steam railway — a 35 km historic railway built by pioneers in the late nineteenth century.

Your train stops at many stations on the way, where you’ll learn about the extreme conditions and rugged landscapes the pioneers endured to build the Queenstown to Strahan link.

Then it’s a quick lunch back in Strahan, before heading to your flight to King Island, where you’re met by Ian Johnson of King Island Holiday Village.

Day 4

King Island to Melbourne

Today you’ll spend time touring southern King Island with Ian in 4WD off-road vehicles, culminating in a ‘White tablecloth’ paddock-to-plate lunch with King Island beef and cheeses.

Then, a mid-afternoon flight from King Island to Melbourne via the 12 Apostles will have you arriving at Moorabbin Airport late afternoon.

The 2.5 day Kirkhope Aviation tour to Flinders Island is an incredible experience. Everything is included in the price. The 2 day sightseeing itinerary covers all of the island. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy going. A thoroughly enjoyable long weekend.